Overview

Buffalo State University, State University of New York is a Comprehensive institution located in Buffalo, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 110 Moot Hall
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY  14222
United States

Contact Carolyn Murphy
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu
Phone: 716-878-6339
Fax: 716-878-6100

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Radio And Television	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General	×
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Earth Science Teacher Education	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Speech Or Language Impairments	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education	×
Foreign Language Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
Health Teacher Education	×
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician	×
Energy Systems Technology/technician	×
Industrial Technology/technician	×
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Writing, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Manufacture	×
Family Resource Management Studies, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Health And Wellness, General	×
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Geography And Environmental Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Furniture Design And Manufacturing	×
Precision Production Trades, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
Geography, Other	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics	×
Crafts/craft Design, Folk Art And Artisanry	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts	×
Graphic Design	×
Industrial And Product Design	×
Interior Design	×
Jewelry Arts	×
Metal Arts	×
Music, General	×
Painting	×
Photography	×
Printmaking	×
Sculpture	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,219

Applied

13,555

Accepted

5,205

Enrolled

Female Admissions

10,315

Females Applied

7,984

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,904

Males Applied

5,571

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	December 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	535	500	638
SAT Math	530	490	610

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,070

In-state

18,810

Out-of-state

7,070

In-district

Fees

1,463

Full-time student fees

16,872

Room & board

9,592

Room only

Financial Aid

15,397

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,192

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,112

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,154

Avg. Loan Aid

3,918

Avg. Grant Aid

11,472

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,205

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.03%
Black or African American	28.68%
White or Caucasian	45.44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.45%
Asian	6.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	4.71%
Other	0.04%

Gender

Male (44.21%)

Female (55.75%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Bengal Bound, Homecoming and Family Weekend and USG Carnival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
United Students Government, Wilderness Adventures, Caribbean Students Organization, Criminal Justice Club and The Gamming Guild

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing	No		No
Football		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

555

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 289

Part-time - 266

Male - 258

Female - 297